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Crescent RagMat Museum BoardsSave Up to33%Off list
Starting At: 28.10
…Museum Boards Solid Colors - Unbuffered for photographs and textile matting! Crafted completely from pure 100% cotton, RagMat’s Museum Boards are specifically designed for textiles and photograph mounting and matting, which requires a low alkaline environment for the most archival finishing. Museum… RagMat Museum Boards Solid Colors - Unbuffered for photographs and textile matting! Crafted completely from pure 100% cotton, RagMat’s Museum Boards are specifically designed for textiles and photograph mounting and matting, which requires a low alkaline environment for the most archival finishing. Museum Boards come in 4 colors that have a solid color throughout, and have special surface sizing for French matting and art media. Recommended for fine art and limited edition art prints. Key Features:* Solid color throughout* 100% cotton, acid & lignin free* 4 ply, 32 x 40" board size* Mat & mount photos and textiles* Super strong and resilient Perfect For:* Matting low alkaline artwork* Textile and photo matting/mounting* Meeting the most stringent standards* Safest, most archival matting available See More -
Strathmore Museum BoardsSave Up to33%Off list
Starting At: 275.37
Made of 100% cotton fibers, it is acid-free and buffered with calcium carbonate to guarantee longevity. The surface is designed to deliver a smoother, cleaner cut. * 32 × 40" * 2 or 4 Ply Made of 100% cotton fibers, it is acid-free and buffered with calcium carbonate to guarantee longevity. The surface is designed to deliver a smoother, cleaner cut. * 32 × 40" * 2 or 4 Ply See More -
Ampersand Museum Series Hardbord PanelsSave Up to32%Off list
Starting At: 5.14
…formaldehyde-free, Hardbord is the substrate used to manufacture all Ampersand Museum Series pre-coated panels. Panels also contain no harmful VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) that other hardboard panels and MDF boards at the hardware store contain. All wood panels should be sealed with… Available in 1/8in flat panels, 3/4in cradle, 1.5in cradle and 2in DEEP cradle profiles. Museum Series Hardbord is an ultra-smooth, non-absorbent uncoated panels. Prepare your own unique painting grounds and textures on Ampersand Museum Series Hardbord™, the ultra-stable, professional artist-grade hardboard support. The high-density fiber core is engineered for stability, eliminating the warping and bowing issues that can be noticed with other substrates. Moisture resistant and formaldehyde-free, Hardbord is the substrate used to manufacture all Ampersand Museum Series pre-coated panels. Panels also contain no harmful VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) that other hardboard panels and MDF boards at the hardware store contain. All wood panels should be sealed with some sort of sealant and primed before painting. Perfectly suited to all acrylic gesso and oil primers, most any media can be used, depending on the primer used. Perfect for traditional and water-soluble oils, acrylics and acrylic gouache, inks, oil and soft pastels, and most any drawing media. Hardbord can either be used to paint on directly after priming, or as a support on which to mount watercolor papers, photographs, fabrics and prints. The cradled panels are made with 13-ply birch plywood strips that are attached flush to the back edges of each panel. Stain, paint or wax the cradle edges and eliminate the cost of framing altogether! Archival, eco-friendly and made in the USA! Key Features: * Ultra-stable, designed to last * Ultra-smooth Hardbord is a great surface for mixed media, collage, plein air, metal leaf, heavy paint applications * Accepts all types of grounds * Warp-free, high-density fiber core * Available in 4 profiles! * Made without formaldehyde or harmful VOCs * No harmful chemicals used, no dangerous emissions for artists Perfect For: * Perfect support to mount watercolor papers, photos, fabrics, prints, and more. * Plein air or studio painting * Frame-free gallery presentation with deeper cradles * Custom priming or sealing with any ground * Mounting watercolor papers, prints, or doing photo transfers 1/8" Flat Panels - ideal for plein air and studio painting— slips easily into pochade boxes. Flat panels allow for standard framing. 3/4" Cradled Panels - offer more support for using heavier mediums and built up textures. Depth allows for traditional canvas-style framing or floater frames. 1.5" Cradled Panels- for even more support; can be left frame-free for gallery presentation or used with deep floater frames. 2" Deep Cradle Panels - for maximum support and frameless presentation, all in one. Read About "How To Mount Canvas Onto Ampersand Boards" See More -
Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord PanelsSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 7.09
Gessobord™ The #1 Painting Panel for Oils and Acrylics It's true. Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord™ is the most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The superior, professional quality acrylic gesso ground does not dull colors, and the wonderful lightly… Gessobord™ The #1 Painting Panel for Oils and Acrylics It's true. Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord™ is the most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The superior, professional quality acrylic gesso ground does not dull colors, and the wonderful lightly sanded surface provides exceptional paint adhesion and brush control. The bright titanium white ground makes colors pop, or can easily be tinted with any ground color of choice. Just unwrap and paint, no additional priming needed! Choose from 1/8" Flat Panels, 3/4" Cradled, 1.5" and 2” Deep Cradled Panels, all made in the USA Made with Ampersand’s 1/8" True Artist Hardbord™ and Archiva-Seal™ technology, the surface is acid-free, non-yellowing, and archival. Perfect for all painting techniques with traditional and water-mixable oils, acrylics and acrylic gouache, and even brittle paints like Egg Tempera and Caseins! A delicate enough surface for glazing, fluid brush strokes, and tight detail, it is still tough enough to hold up to the most rigorous palette knife painting, collage, and mixed media applications. Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium grade 13-ply birch hardboard for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Gessobord is manufactured from products that are sustainably forested, to ensure the protection of wildlife, plants, soil, and water. Panels are formaldehyde-free, and contain no harmful volatile organic compounds. The most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The #1 painting panel for oil & acrylics! Key Features: * Ready to use, pre-gessoed wood panel * 88% thicker gesso than other brands * Ideal for oil paints, acrylics, and mixed media * Lightly sanded surface provides exceptional brush control * Protected by Ampersand’s proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood * Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood * Archival, eco-friendly and fully made in the USA * Perfect For: * Oils, Acrylics, and Mixed Media * Brittle media like Caseins and Egg Tempera * Excellent for anything from fine brushwork to palette knife painting * Ideal for thin glazing, alla prima, and even impasto * Tough enough to hold the most rigorous pallet knife painting and collage * Plein air painting - 1/8” panels fit easily into pochade boxes * #1 painting panel for oil & acrylics! * 1/8” Flat Panels- perfect for plein air or studio painting; fit most standard rabbeted frames. * 3/4” Cradled Panels - offer more support for heavier weight media like collage, mixed media, or heavy texture applications; fit traditional canvas-style framing. * 1 1/2” Cradled Panels - can be used with all techniques and mediums, standard gallery depth sides can stand alone or frame with floater-style framing options. * 2” Deep Cradled Panels - offers maximum support and frameless presentation, all in one. See More -
Ampersand Museum Series PastelbordSave Up to38%Off list
Starting At: 6.78
…comparable to a sanded pastel paper except more durable and more versatile. The coating is pH neutral and non-yellowing, making it a truly permanent museum quality surface. Available in 1/8" flat Gray, Green, Sand, and White for hand-tinting. Conservator quality wood materials and sealing processes,… Pastelbord - The Solid Choice for Pastels and More! Pastelbord's unique surface is a hand-applied kaolin clay ground textured with fine marble dust granules. Amersand Pastelbord holds more pastel layers than any other surface! Pastelbord is a clay and gesso coated hardboard panel with a granular marble dust finish comparable to a sanded pastel paper except more durable and more versatile. The coating is pH neutral and non-yellowing, making it a truly permanent museum quality surface. Available in 1/8" flat Gray, Green, Sand, and White for hand-tinting. Conservator quality wood materials and sealing processes, no other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand panel Key Features:* 1/8" flat wood panels* More durable and more versatile than paper* The coating is pH neutral and non-yellowing* Truly permanent museum quality surface* Marble-dust tooth holds more layers than pastel paper* Holds artwork still eliminating excessive pastel dust collecting inside the frame* Available in white, gray, sand, and green tones* Archival, Handcrafted in the USA Perfect For:* Soft or oil pastels and pastel pencils* Achieve amazing results with acrylics, oils, watercolors, gouache, charcoal and more* Exquisite Sanded Surface* More durable and more versatile surface Ampersandâ„¢ Pastelbord wood panels are Archival, Handcrafted in the USA, made from FSC certified sustainable US forest products. We use completely green manufacturing processes that protect the natural environment. No harmful chemicals used, no dangerous emissions for artists. A smart choice. Made with conservator quality wood materials and sealing processes, no other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand panel. Unmatched Techniques - Perfect for soft or oil pastels and pastel pencils. Pastels go on smooth, blend beautifully, and colors stay rich and vibrant. Exceptional for both wet and dry pastel painting. Not Just for Pastels - Achieve amazing results with acrylics, oils, watercolors, gouache, charcoal and more Exquisite Sanded Surface - Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord's unique surface is a hand-applied kaolin clay ground textured with fine marble dust granules. Amersand Pastelbord holds more pastel layers than any other surface! Available in Gray, Green, Sand, and White for hand-tinting. Video - See Video on Colored pencil on Ampersand Pastelbord, blending with solvents in our "Video Tab" See More -
Ampersand Museum Series Claybord PanelsSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 5.56
Claybord™ The Ultimate Multi-Media Panel Museum Series Claybord™ is made using 1/8” Hardbord panels, featuring Ampersand’s simply amazing kaolin clay ground formula. This ultra-smooth sanded, highly absorbent clay ground is similar in paintability to the clay gesso grounds… Claybord™ The Ultimate Multi-Media Panel Museum Series Claybord™ is made using 1/8” Hardbord panels, featuring Ampersand’s simply amazing kaolin clay ground formula. This ultra-smooth sanded, highly absorbent clay ground is similar in paintability to the clay gesso grounds used during the Renaissance, and allows paint colors to remain true and brilliant! While Claybord allows the use of traditional materials, tools, and techniques, it is also an ideal surface for mixed media and experimentation. Details can be added, highlights created, and mistakes corrected. Apply paint and ink using brushes, sponges, palette knives, paper towels, airbrush, technical pens and painting tools. Claybord is also an excellent printing surface, and can also be used for image transfers. Key Features:* Acid-free, ultra-smooth, highly absorbent kaolin clay ground * Amazing with alcohol inks * Protected by Ampersand’s proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood * Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood* Archival, eco-friendly and fully made in the USA* Perfect For:* Ink, graphite, acrylic, gouache, collage, egg tempera, airbrush, scratchboard, and more.* Ideal for image transfers and as a printing surface* Additive and subtractive processes with any artists tools* Surface ideal for brittle media like egg tempera and caseins * 1/8" Flat Panels - ideal for plein air and studio painting— slips easily into pochade boxes. Flat panels allow for standard framing.* 3/4" Cradled Panels - offer more support for using heavier mediums and built up textures. Depth allows for traditional canvas-style framing or floater frames.* 1.5" Cradled Panels - offer more support for using heavier mediums and built up textures. Depth allows for traditional canvas-style framing or floater frames.* 2" Deep Cradle Panels - for maximum support and frameless presentation, all in one. With Claybord, paints and inks can be manipulated to vary tonal value, create detail and to develop highlights and correct mistakes. Various artist tools can be used such as Ampersand scratchboard tools, hobby knives, razor blades, etching tools, sand paper, oil-free steel wool, and electric erasers. Claybord's clay coating allows for the use of sgraffito techniques to cut into the surface and re-expose the white clay ground. The coating is 7 to 10 dry-mils thick allowing for multiple cut-ins or erasers. The smooth finish and the absorbency of the clay ground allows the use of an abrasive like oil-free steel wool or sand paper to remove pigment without damaging the finish. Ampersand & Golden High Flow Acrylics Smooth Sampler Value Pack - Ampersand and Golden Artist Colors have teamed up to introduce artists to the amazing synergistic possibilities that exist with our smooth panels and Golden's High Flow acrylics.Includes:* 9x12" 3/4" Ampersand Claybord* 9x12" 7/8" Artist Panel Primed Smooth * 1 oz Golden High Flow Acrylic Color - Green Gold * 1 oz Golden High Flow Acrylic Color - Indigo Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium grade 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Claybord is archival, eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free, and made by hand in the USA. See More -
Ampersand Museum Series EncausticbordSave Up to39%Off list
Starting At: 6.11
The innovative Encausticbord surface is ready to use and requires no preparation An archival panel designed from a collaboration between Ampersand and R&F Handmade Paints, only Encausticbord has a ready to use surface formulated for the unique demands of encaustic painting and mixed media.… The innovative Encausticbord surface is ready to use and requires no preparation An archival panel designed from a collaboration between Ampersand and R&F Handmade Paints, only Encausticbord has a ready to use surface formulated for the unique demands of encaustic painting and mixed media. This combination of Ampersand’s archival panel coating technology and R&F’s expertise in encaustics led to Encausticbord™, a unique wood panel that has the tooth to hold encaustic and mixed media unlike any other surface. Key Features:* Revolutionary encaustic ground is heat resistant* Designed to bond strongly with encaustic wax and collage* Archival, eco-friendly, and formaldehyde-free * Manufactured from sustainable forest products Perfect For:* Encaustic and Multi-Media Artists* Encaustic Paints* Oil Paints and Oil Sticks* Collage, Image Transfer, and Incising The Encausticbord™ ground has been specially formulated to provide superb adhesion between the encaustic paint and the surface. The ground is formulated with a very high solids to acrylic binder ratio which results in a very porous and absorbent surface. In addition, mineral aggregates are carefully selected in size and shape and added to the ground to yield a surface with a higher degree of surface roughness than typical acrylic gesso, which allows for better adhesion of encaustic wax. The ground is not only heat resistant and highly absorbent, but also holds tight to layers of wax and collage without the fear of cracking or separation. The innovative Encausticbord surface is ready to use and requires no preparation. The bright and velvety ground is perfect not only for encaustics, but for mixed media applications including oil paints and sticks, collage, image transfer, incising and more, and the durable bond offered by the ground means that fantastic textures and thick layers can be built up on its outstandingly receptive surface. Encausticbord is available in various depths for multiple display options: 1/8" and 1/4" flat panels, 7/8" and 1 1/2" cradled panels, and 2 1/8" DEEP gallery cradled panels for maximum support. Deeper cradled panels give artists the benefit of a gallery-style, frameless presentation. See More -
Duo Centurion Oil Primed Linen & Museum Plein Aire Frame SetsSave Up to60%Off list
Starting At: 180.19
…surface and maintain their luster. Acid-free and archival, the medium-textured linen is cleanly wrapped and adhered to a solid 3mm MDF wood board. Our Museum Collection Plein Aire Frames are hand-finished and leafed by expert craftsmen. These frames are available in two styles: Gold Leaf and Antique… Get your paints out, we've got the frame and canvas ready! It's a nightmare when a deadline for a show is approaching, and you don't have a frame ready to go. It's ok, we've all been there. It's natural to focus on your work before thinking about the frame, but it is also important to plan ahead. That's why we decided to package our popular Centurion Canvas Panels with our Museum Plein Air Frames. Now you can spend less time shopping and more time creating. Centurion Linen is oil primed so that it bonds correctly with oil paint. The primer is non-absorbent, so oil paints sit on top of the surface and maintain their luster. Acid-free and archival, the medium-textured linen is cleanly wrapped and adhered to a solid 3mm MDF wood board. Our Museum Collection Plein Aire Frames are hand-finished and leafed by expert craftsmen. These frames are available in two styles: Gold Leaf and Antique Black with Gold Trim. The Black frames feature an undertone of gold with a distinctive antique gold liner. Never approach a deadline again without a frame. Play it smart and prepare with a Duo Canvas and Frame pack! Key Features: * Canvas panel and frame bundle * 3 Frames + 3 Canvas Panels * 11oz. oil-primed linen panels * Medium-weight, acid-free linen * Mounted on 3mm (1/8") MDF wood board * Hand-finished and leafed by expert craftsmen (closed corner frames) * Includes hanging hardware (screws, D-rings, and wire) * 3-1/2" wide, 1-3/8" deep, with a 9/16" rabbet depth * Heavy, quality wood with closed seamless corners * Two luxurious finishes: Gold Leaf and Antique Black with Gold Trim Perfect For: * Preparing for a show or exhibit ahead of time * Oil and alkyd paintings * Preparing commissioned work * Adding a finished look of prestige to any piece of art * Museum quality framing solutions * Complimenting any genre of artwork Testimonial Review "I get a bit wary of nearly every product being awarded five stars in most reviews, but frankly, this actually IS a five-star frame. It's heavy, quality wood, with closed, seamless corners reinforced from the back, and the finish is immaculate. Hand-gilded and varnished. Thick wood, which holds screws exceptionally well, and you don't have to worry about screws piercing through to the front. Plus, the frames include hanging hardware such as screws, D-rings, and wire. I also like that the frames are packaged well for safe arrival: each frame has cardboard corners, is wrapped in a bubble wrap sleeve, and is then enclosed inside a made-to-fit cardboard box (which is super handy for shipping your paintings in later). These are not cheap frames, but if you have a special piece that needs to go into a top-tier show or gallery, feel confident when you order these. This is the best frame Jerry's sells. You won't find a better frame for the price." - Billie W See More -
Ampersand Museum Series ScratchbordsSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 8.45
Claybord Black™ Surface! Ampersand Scratchbords have all the features and benefits of Claybord, including its archival properties. Under its India ink layer, Scratchbord has a smooth, absorbent kaolin clay ground applied to a sealed, 1/8" True Artist Hardbordâ„¢. Simply put, Scratchbord is… Claybord Black™ Surface! Ampersand Scratchbords have all the features and benefits of Claybord, including its archival properties. Under its India ink layer, Scratchbord has a smooth, absorbent kaolin clay ground applied to a sealed, 1/8" True Artist Hardbordâ„¢. Simply put, Scratchbord is Ampersand’s Claybord panel, sprayed with an even coat of high-quality, deep black India Ink. Originally developed as an alternative to scratchboard paper, it is the surface of choice for most professional scratchboard artists today. Not only can you create exquisite white-on-black art, you can add color to create amazing colorful scratchboard works. Colored inks can be applied to the white areas and then scratched again for to create additional highlights and volume. Ampersand offers a collection of Scratchbord/Claybord Inks The Professional's Choice for Scratchboard Products! Perfectly Inked Clay Surface -Scratchbord™ has a smooth, absorbent kaolin clay ground evenly coated with India Ink. Acid-free and absolutely archival. Create the Finest Detail -Scratch easily with controlled, clean, crisp white lines to create exquisite white on black art. Will not tear, crack or bend. For best results, try the Claybord™ tools & accessories. Frame without Glass -Seal finished scratchbord with a spray fixative to dissolve fingerprints or smudges. Then, frame your art without glass. Scratchbord Essentials Etching Set - This perfect gift package comes with everything needed for etching including three sizes of Scratchbord, a Scratchbord tool kit and Scratchbord ink set. See More -
Ampersand Museum Series Aquabord PanelsSave Up to36%Off list
Starting At: 6.78
…dried. Glazes and transparent layers of color look amazing on Aquabord. It will not tear, shrink or buckle even under heavy water application. The Museum Series Aquabord is available in a 1/8" flat panel, or a 7/8", 1-1/2", or a 2" cradled panel. The 2" Deep Cradle eliminates the need for framing… Acid-free textured clay surface that absorbs watercolors like a fine paper Colors retain their purity and vibrancy on Aquabord in a way that even the finest watercolor papers cannot. This multimedia panel simulates the absorbency and texture of cold pressed paper but allows color to be lifted back to white easily while leaving the richest, most vibrant color possible. The surface is workable and can withstand color lifting and scrubbing even after the watercolor has dried. Glazes and transparent layers of color look amazing on Aquabord. It will not tear, shrink or buckle even under heavy water application. The Museum Series Aquabord is available in a 1/8" flat panel, or a 7/8", 1-1/2", or a 2" cradled panel. The 2" Deep Cradle eliminates the need for framing altogether. Stain, paint or wax the cradle edges and eliminate the cost of framing altogether! Key Features: * Acid-free textured clay surface absorbs watercolors like a fine paper * Available in 1/8", 7/8", 1-1/2", or 2" depth * Texture similar to cold-pressed watercolor paper * Unlike paper, it will never tear, shrink or buckle * Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood * Archival, eco-friendly, and made in the USA Perfect For: * Watercolor, gouache, casein, acrylics, and inks * Painting bright, brilliant watercolors * Lifting color easily * Applying endless layers and glazes of color * Creating incredible details and highlights * Great for gouache, acrylic, and ink too! Frame Without Glass - Watercolors can be sealed and displayed without glass keeping colors and textures true to life! Artist and Environment Friendly - Ampersand Aquabordâ„¢ is made from sustainable forest products that ensure the protection of wildlife, plants, soil, and water. Always formaldehyde-free and no harmful volatile organic compounds. See More
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